Therapist profile
Michael Johnson SR, LCSW
LCSW - Relationship and family concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- CBT for thoughts and behavior
- Mindfulness practices
About Michael
Michael Johnson SR is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults on relationship and family concerns, intimacy questions, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and parenting strain.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are a place to say what is on your mind and sort out the next actions. Michael aims to reduce helplessness and increase clearer communication, rather than offer quick fixes.
His work often covers related areas such as blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, divorce or separation, and problems with trust or jealousy. He also supports people dealing with long-term illness, chronic pain, caregiver fatigue, or the loneliness that can come with life changes.
Michael draws on several approaches to guide sessions. He uses client-centered methods to follow a person's priorities, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and mindfulness to steady attention and reduce reactivity. He also brings elements of motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking when they fit the person's goals.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Michael helps people set realistic steps for improving communication, managing anger, and navigating family stress. He suggests concrete actions you can try between meetings and reviews what works in later sessions.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities. The therapist follows what matters most to the client and shapes sessions around those concerns. This helps when the main goal is clearer communication or resolving a specific family strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. It uses straightforward exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, anger, or depressive patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful interactions.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit those goals. Over a few sessions they check what is helping and adjust the plan together rather than sticking to a single technique.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. The focus is on making work on relationships, parenting, and stress manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which home and family problems can he help with?
He works with adults on relationship problems, family conflict, parenting strain, intimacy issues, anger, anxiety, depression, and related concerns like blended family challenges and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and practical. He listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps to improve communication and reduce reactivity.
How much experience does he have?
Michael has eight years of professional experience providing clinical social work services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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